Watching the scale

[aadler]

I reached my target weight a bit ago, and yesterday I made it to target-minus-5 (with over 25 pounds lost). Consequently, I’m setting a new target, which makes me — by the new measure — at target-plus-25. I’ve bought new (slimmer) blue jeans twice since I started, now showing 4 inches less around my waist; the new setpoint is to get me back to the weight I had to maintain while in the Army. Even that would be 20 pounds over my ‘lean’ adult weight, but I was at least able to remain fit in the Army, so that’s worth aiming for. And, of course, the lighter I get, the easier it will be for me to stay active and in shape.

Just one of several things going on for me right now. Encouraging all the same.

Comments

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! That isn't easy at our age. I've been battling my weight for awhile now, I only have 15 pounds to lose but it is ridiculously difficult to get even 5 off. Still, I believe excise is key and I will get there. So, thanks for the update, you give me hope!

[aadler]

I’ve been going at it through periodic fasting: at least three days each week, I reduce my caloric intake to near zero. (It can’t completely be zero, because I take medicines twice a day, and need food to keep them from upsetting my stomach; two peanut butter crackers in the morning and two in the evening is enough to make that work.) The rest of the week, I have to focus on not going overboard in reaction. I always gain back, but I make sure never to regain more than I lost before starting the next round. By this time next week, I hope to have reached new-target-plus-20.